{"id":19895,"date":"2025-05-10T15:19:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-10T19:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/business-insurance-3-minute-quote\/law-firm-insurance-quick-comparator\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T03:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T07:38:24","slug":"law-firm-insurance-quick-comparator","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/business-insurance-3-minute-quote\/law-firm-insurance-quick-comparator\/","title":{"rendered":"Law firm insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"&#8220;`html\n\n<style>#ez-toc-container{display:none!important}<\/style>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"InsuranceAgency\", \"name\": \"Assur360 \u2014 Insurance for law firms\", \"description\": \"Insurance for law firms in Quebec: professional liability Bar, E&O, cyber, office. Compliant Bar liability insurance. Free quote.\", \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/assurance-bureau-davocats\/\", \"telephone\": \"1-866-357-4451\", \"areaServed\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"name\": \"Quebec, Canada\"}}\n<\/script>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d 0%,#1a3a4a 100%);padding:60px 24px;text-align:center;border-radius:0 0 16px 16px;margin-bottom:40px;\">\n  <p style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 16px;\">LAWYERS &#038; LAW FIRMS<\/p>\n  <h2 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:32px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 20px;line-height:1.3;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Insurance-for-law-firms-in-Quebec\"><\/span>Insurance for law firms in Quebec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:16px;margin:0 auto 32px;max-width:700px;line-height:1.6;\">Beyond the Law Society&#8217;s liability insurance, your firm needs a <strong>complete commercial policy<\/strong> : cyber, office, property, interruption, Associate D&#038;O.<\/p>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;gap:16px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/online-business-insurance-quote\/\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#10c4c7;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;\">Get my free<\/a>\n quote<a href=\"tel:+18663574451\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:transparent;color:#ffffff;padding:14px 32px;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;border:2px solid #ffffff;\">1-866-357-4451<\/a>    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:16px;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto 40px;padding:0 24px;\">\n  <div style=\"text-align:center;padding:20px 12px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;\">\n    <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;\">Starting at $1,200<\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:0.85rem;\">Commercial premium<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;padding:20px 12px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;\">\n    <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;\">Bar +<\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:0.85rem;\">Complement<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;padding:20px 12px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;\">\n    <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;\">Cyber<\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:0.85rem;\">Essential<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;padding:20px 12px;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;\">\n    <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.8rem;font-weight:800;\">AMF<\/div>\n    <div style=\"color:#64748b;font-size:0.85rem;\">Certified brokers<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All lawyers in Quebec are covered by <strong>the Barreau du Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s compulsory professional liability insurance<\/strong> (FARPBQ). However, this coverage has its limits: it does not cover the firm&#8217;s assets, cyber risks (which are critical for confidential data), business interruption costs, commercial liability, or partners&#8217; D&#038;O. An <strong>integrated commercial policy<\/strong> completes the protection and meets the requirements of several institutional clients.  <\/p>\n\n<div style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin:40px 0 56px;background:linear-gradient(145deg,#f8fafc,#f0f9ff);border-radius:20px;padding:40px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/spcdn.shortpixel.ai\/spio\/ret_img,q_cdnize,to_auto,s_webp:avif\/www.assur360.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/assurance-bureau-avocats.jpg\" alt=\"Law Firm \u2014 Assur360 Insurance\" style=\"width:45%;max-width:420px;border-radius:16px;flex-shrink:0;height:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\n  <div style=\"flex:1;min-width:280px;\">\n    <p style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:13px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\">IN BRIEF<\/p>\n    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:26px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 16px;line-height:1.3;font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law-firm-insurance\"><\/span>Law firm insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n    <p style=\"color:#475569;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px;\">Lawyers who are members of the <strong>Barreau du Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong> have mandatory professional liability through the Barreau du Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s Insurance Fund ($1 million\/claim). A <strong>private surplus<\/strong> is recommended for complex mandates. <\/p>\n    <p style=\"color:#475569;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong>To be added:<\/strong> cyber coverage (confidential customer data, professional secrecy), <em>fiduciary liability<\/em> for trust funds, and commercial liability for premises.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What-you-need-in-addition-to-Bar-insurance\"><\/span>What you need in addition to Bar insurance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr));gap:20px;max-width:1200px;margin:24px auto;\">\n  <div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">Cyber risks<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Leak of customer files, ransomware, transfer fraud. Compliance with Bill 25 for sensitive information. <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">Goods and contents<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Furniture, equipment, legal library, artwork, computers, servers.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">Commercial liability<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Client who is injured in your practice, damage to a rented premises, liability outside professional practice.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">Business interruption<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Loss of revenue in the event of a shutdown (fire, water damage, ransomware that paralyzes systems).<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">D&#038;O associates<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Personal protection of partners in the event of a lawsuit for the management of the firm (not related to the professional practice).<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-top:4px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:24px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px;\">Employees &#038; Benefits<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.6;margin:0;\">Employer liability, group insurance, employee loyalty endorsement.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n&#8220;`\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d 0%,#1a3a4a 100%);border:2px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin:40px auto;max-width:1200px;color:#ffffff;\">\n  <h3 style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.3rem;margin:0 0 16px;\">\ud83d\udca1 Broker&#8217;s advice<\/h3>\n  <p style=\"color:#e2e8f0;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\"><strong>Bill 25<\/strong> requires any law firm that processes personal information (i.e. all of it) to appoint a person responsible for the protection of information, to keep a record of incidents and to notify within 72 hours. <strong>Cyber insurance<\/strong> covers the costs of investigations, notifications and administrative fines (up to $25 million or 4% of turnover). This has become almost unavoidable \u2014 specialized insurance brokers can place coverage starting at $1,500\/year for a firm of 2 to 5 lawyers.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently-Asked-Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto 40px;\">\n  <details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Is the Barreau du Qu\u00e9bec&#8217;s insurance enough to protect my firm?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">No. FARPBQ insurance covers only <strong>professional liability<\/strong> (errors, omissions in practice). It excludes property, cyber risk, in-firm incidents, loss of revenue, commercial liability, partner D&#038;O. A comprehensive commercial policy is required.  <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">How much does a commercial policy cost for a law firm?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">For a firm of 2 to 10 lawyers: between $1,200 and $4,500 per year for combined coverage (property, liability, cyber, business interruption). Offices with large libraries or multiple offices pay more. <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Are my customer records protected in the event of a cyberattack?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">Your Bar insurance does <strong>not compensate for the costs of cyber incidents<\/strong> (investigation, notification, ransom, public relations). A dedicated cyber policy (starting at $1,500\/year for a small firm) covers these costs up to $1 million and provides access to a 24\/7 response team. <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">I&#8217;m a sole proprietor (self-employed lawyer) \u2014 do I need commercial insurance?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">Yes \u2014 even a lawyer who is self-employed at home has risks: cyber, computer theft, home fire that destroys files, business interruption. A <strong>home-based lawyer policy<\/strong> starting at $500\/year is sufficient for a solo. <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Are my passengers (customer trips, testimonials) covered?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">Yes, via travel cover and business travel insurance. <strong>Data on laptops stolen<\/strong> while on the move is covered by cyber insurance. Make sure your laptops are encrypted.  <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">A client is injured on my premises \u2014 Bar Liability or Commercial Liability Insurance?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\"><strong>Commercial liability<\/strong>. The Law Society Liability covers professional practice exclusively. A customer who slips down your stairs, injures themselves with a piece of furniture, or suffers an incident unrelated to your legal advice falls under your business liability (standard $2 million limit).  <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Is D&#038;O necessary for a practice?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">For a SPA (professional law firm) with several partners: <strong>yes, strongly recommended<\/strong>. It protects the personal assets of partners in the event of legal proceedings for management decisions of the firm (hiring, office closure, partnerships). Typical cost: $800 to $2,500\/year.  <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Can I combine all coverage into one policy?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">Yes, via an <strong>integrated law firm policy<\/strong> that combines property, liability, cyber, business interruption, D&#038;O, employee loyalty. Overall premium 20 to 30% cheaper than an assembly. Available at several Canadian specialty insurers.  <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<details style=\"background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;margin-bottom:12px;overflow:hidden;\">\n    <summary style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:20px 24px;cursor:pointer;font-weight:700;color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.05rem;list-style:none;\">Does the insurance cover the costs of the Law Society&#8217;s investigation against a lawyer?<\/summary>\n    <div style=\"padding:20px 24px;color:#334155;line-height:1.7;\">No, <strong>the Law Society&#8217;s disciplinary investigation<\/strong> costs are not covered by Law Society insurance or your commercial policy. A specific &#8220;disciplinary defence&#8221; policy exists (cost $400 to $1,200\/year) to cover legal fees in the event of an investigation. <\/div>\n  <\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Law-Offices-Across-Quebec\"><\/span>Law Offices Across Quebec<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;margin:24px auto 40px;max-width:1200px;\">\n  <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0 0 12px;\">Assur360 supports businesses throughout Quebec: <strong>Montreal<\/strong>, <strong>Quebec City<\/strong>, <strong>Laval<\/strong>, <strong>Gatineau<\/strong>, <strong>Longueuil<\/strong>, <strong>Sherbrooke<\/strong>, <strong>Trois-Rivi\u00e8res<\/strong> and <strong>Saguenay<\/strong>. From major Montreal firms on Notre-Dame Street, to specialized legal boutiques in Quebec City, to regional lawyers in Saguenay and the Outaouais region, our brokers work with insurers specializing in Canadian legal risks. <\/p>\n  <p style=\"color:#334155;font-size:1rem;line-height:1.7;margin:0;\">100% online quote, free of charge, with comparison of several Canadian insurers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional-Coverage-to-Consider\"><\/span>Additional Coverage to Consider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));gap:16px;max-width:1200px;margin:24px auto;\">\n  <a href=\"\/assurance-responsabilite-professionnelle\/\" style=\"display:block;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:#0d1f2d;transition:all .2s;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\">Also useful\u2192<\/strong>\n    <div style=\"font-weight:700;margin-top:8px;\">Professional Liability Insurance<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<a href=\"\/assurance-bureaux-de-comptables\/\" style=\"display:block;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:#0d1f2d;transition:all .2s;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\">Also useful\u2192<\/strong>\n    <div style=\"font-weight:700;margin-top:8px;\">Insurance of accounting offices<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<a href=\"\/assurance-bureaux-dingenieurs\/\" style=\"display:block;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:#0d1f2d;transition:all .2s;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\">Also useful\u2192<\/strong>\n    <div style=\"font-weight:700;margin-top:8px;\">Engineering office insurance<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.assur360.ca\/en\/cyber-insurance-for-businesses-in-quebec-protect-your-data-2026\/\" style=\"display:block;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:12px;padding:20px;text-decoration:none;color:#0d1f2d;transition:all .2s;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:0.85rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;\">Also useful\u2192<\/strong>\n    <div style=\"font-weight:700;margin-top:8px;\">Cyber Business Insurance<\/div>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Official references<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barreau.qc.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quebec Bar \u2014 FARPBQ<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cai.gouv.qc.ca\/loi-25\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Commission d&#8217;acc\u00e8s \u00e0 l&#8217;information \u2014 Bill 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lautorite.qc.ca\/grand-public\/assurances\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Autorit\u00e9 des march\u00e9s financiers<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background:#f0fdfa;border:2px solid #10c4c7;border-radius:12px;padding:30px;margin:40px auto;max-width:1200px;\">\n  <h3 style=\"color:#0d1f2d;font-size:1.15rem;margin:0 0 16px;\">\ud83d\udee1 Why trust Assur360?<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;\">\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;\">AMF<\/div>\n      <div style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.85rem;\">Certified brokers<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;\">Chamber of Insurance<\/div>\n      <div style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.85rem;\">Insurance Chamber<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;padding:12px;\">\n      <div style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:800;\">100K+<\/div>\n      <div style=\"color:#334155;font-size:0.85rem;\">Submissions processed<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0d1f2d 0%,#1a3a4a 100%);padding:48px 24px;text-align:center;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto 40px;border-radius:16px;\">\n  <p style=\"color:#10c4c7;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px;\">COMPARE AND SAVE<\/p>\n  <h2 style=\"color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 16px;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get-your-free-quote\"><\/span>Get your free quote<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n  <p style=\"color:#94a3b8;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 28px;\">Our AMF-certified brokers compare several insurers to find you the best coverage.<\/p>\n  <div 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